The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23E012000·Announced 2023-02-10

Nissan Recalls Driver Air Bag Assemblies Due to Detaching Emblem Risk

Nissan is recalling specific driver's air bag assemblies sold as replacement parts because the resin emblem may crack and detach during deployment, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential projectile injury during deployment.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain driver's air bag assemblies sold as replacement parts. The affected units include specific part numbers such as 98510-ZC08A, 98510-ZC08B, and 98510-ZM40A, among others. The defect involves the resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover, which may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. This recall applies to air bag assemblies sold as replacement parts, not necessarily to all vehicles originally equipped with these components.

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover at no cost to the owner. Owner letters were mailed on January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. Nissan's recall numbers for this action are PC947, PC948, and PC949.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS recall
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
10,846

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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